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Chalk roads: a play idea for 2 year olds

Following a road with a car takes careful hands, and drawing roads is the start of map-making. It takes about 15 minutes and uses sidewalk chalk, toy cars.

Checked October 29, 2026.

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How to play

Chalk roads2 year olds · about 15 minutes

You need: sidewalk chalk, toy cars.

  1. Draw a long, wiggly road on the sidewalk with chalk.
  2. Add a stop sign, a house and a tunnel.
  3. Drive toy cars along the road together.
  4. Let your child draw the next road.

Builds: moving and using hands and thinking and problem solving. Following a road with a car takes careful hands, and drawing roads is the start of map-making.

Safety: Hold hands near roads and driveways, and play where there are no cars. Keep chalk out of mouths.

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